Singapore Weekend Preview
1 January, 2016
Te Akau horses racing at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore, where premiership winning trainer Mark Walker resumes after recording 86 wins, 86 seconds, and 121 thirds last season.
Friday 1 January
6.10 p.m. R1 12 Zac Gallant (6 g Darci Brahma - Clermont Rose) - Choon Ng (a4); drew barrier six of fourteen (12 run) in the $35,000 Class 5 1000 metres on the poly track and carries 46kgs. Under a light weight, he rates a top four chance.
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6.40 p.m. R2 8 Bullish Luck (3 g Paco Boy - L'Accord) - Manoel Nunes; drew the outside barrier (12) in the $75,000 Restricted Maiden 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 57kgs. He rates a top four chance with luck in running.
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8.10 p.m. R5 6 Kam's Comet (4 g Danroad - It's Spring Again) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier three of nine in the $100,000 Class 2 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 53.5kgs. In good form and ideally drawn, he rates a top four chance.
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8.45 p.m. R6 6 Brahma and Liszt (6 g Coats Choice - Symphony) - Choon Ng (a4); drew the outside barrier (9) in the $80,000 Class 3 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 47.5kgs. He requires more distance.
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9.15 p.m. R7 2 Speed Craft (4 g Mastercraftsman - Velvet and Satin) - Oscar Chavez; drew barrier nine of fourteen (12 run) in the $35,000 Class 5 1700 metres on the poly track and carries 59kgs. He could run a place.
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9.45 p.m. R8 7 Hee's Ego (4 g Tale of the Cat - Quatro) - Choon Ng (a4); drew barrier two of eleven in the $75,000 Novice 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 54kgs. He requires more distance - one of three in the race for Te Akau.
9.45 p.m. R8 8 Court Case (3 g Star Witness - Marie Doree) - Oscar Chavez; drew barrier one of eleven in the $75,000 Novice 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 54kgs. Won on debut and can prove an each way chance if he does things right - one of three in the race for Te Akau.
9.45 p.m. R8 11 Unsurpassed (3 g Exceed and Excel - Alamantra) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier ten of eleven in the $75,000 Novice 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 54kgs. In solid form and rates a place chance with luck from the draw.
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10.20 p.m. R9 10 Sebrose (5 g Sebring - Bramble Rose) - Alan Munro; drew barrier eight of eleven in the $200,000 New Year Cup (Gr. 3, 1900m) on the poly track and carries 50kgs. He appears a dangerous light weight chance.
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10.55 p.m. R10 8 Eatons Gold (7 g Jet Spur - Road Ranger) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier two of eleven in the $80,000 Class 3 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 52kgs. From a good barrier, he rates an each way chance.
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11.25 p.m. R11 4 Wonderful (4 g Hidden Dragon - Covet Gold) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier two of ten in the $60,000 Class 4 1000 metres on the poly track and carries 56kgs. He appears an each way chance on debut.
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Sunday 3 January
5.50 p.m. R1 2 Zac Command (8 g Ishiguru - Dominca) - Choon Ng (a4); drew barrier eight of fourteen (12 run) in the $35,000 Class 5 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 55kgs. He comes in nicely with the weight claim to rate a top four chance - one of two in the race for Te Akau.
5.50 p.m. R1 5 Appellation (4 g Pentire - Tattinger) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier four of fourteen (12 run) in the $35,000 Class 5 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 57kgs. Better when racing returns to the turf, but he could be a sneaky place chance.
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6.50 p.m. R3 10 Storm Trooper (4 g Tavistock - Shock) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier eight of fourteen (12 run) in the $60,000 Class 4 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 53.5kgs. Going top races and better suited to 1400 metres on turf, but still a top four chance.
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7.20 p.m. R4 2 Zarules (4 g Zabeel - Gwen's Rules) - Oscar Chavez; drew barrier eight of fourteen (12 run) in the $65,000 Initiation 1600 metres on the poly track and carries 58kgs. Another better suited to turf, but he is going good races and rates a top four chance.
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8.25 p.m. R6 2 Zippy (4 g Sir Percy - Almadaam) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier ten of fourteen (12 run) in the $35,000 Maiden 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 58kgs. Another better suited to turf, but he rates a top four chance in a moderate field.
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8.55 p.m. R7 4 Clutha Lad (6 g Thorn Park - Maggies Farm) - Oscar Chavez; drew barrier the outside barrier (11) in the $80,000 Benchmark 74 1700 metres on the poly track and carries 56.5kgs. Up in grade since winning last start, he is honest and rates a top four chance.
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9.25 p.m. R8 12 Secret Spice (4 m Sakhee's Secret - Caparison) - Choon Ng (a4); drew three of fourteen (12 run) in the $60,000 Class 4 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 47.5kgs. She will require more distance.
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11.00 p.m. R11 2 Asprey (4 g Alamosa - Bond Street) - Alan Munro; drew barrier thirteen of fourteen (12 run) in the $60,000 Class 4 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 56.5kgs. He has drawn wide, but a top four chance if able to overcome it.
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The Singapore Turf Club provides this preview for this evening's (Friday NZ time) racing:
RACE 1
Competitive line-up to kick off the new season. Follow The King (9) has finished in the money at his last two runs, including going all the way two runs back. Nice gate. Won't surprise if he dominates this lot. Super Joy (2) does not win often but he is never far from the action. Will have to be used up from his awkward alley, but still warrants consideration. Gallant Heights (4) popped up in the last strides last time out but over 1700m. Drops back in trip and will need a fast pace to suit him. Draw off the track but it does not matter as he will drop back. Can fill the minors with some luck. Rio De Janeiro (7) has been a letdown so far. Last run was not too bad and if he repeats that performance here, he may stand a chance of fighting out the finish.
RACE 2
Pins three-year-old Elite Star (1) showed vast improvement at his racing comeback. A lot more filled-out, he beat all but the winner Bandido. Big run expected. Bullish Luck (8)made stacks of ground to run third albeit a fair way behind impressive winner Nova Eagle on debut. Has improved a few lengths since and should be a major force to reckon with here. Red Jewel (5) is making some headway. Worth an outside place chance. Little Big Man (9) ran okay at his first race. Drawn wide again. Bound to improve further and can be included in calculations.
RACE 3
Small field faces the starter here. Sartorial (4) came close at his last start. Looks the sort who will open his account fairly soon. Go close. Aloha (2) scored with blinker-pacifiers on at his last run. Best when ridden in front. Chance if he gets away cheaply in front. Lim's Sincere (5) is in his element in this kind of race. Will be up with the pace and with some luck, he can finish in the top three. Sing Roulette (1) is down in class and has drawn an alley, which should allow him to lead. If he is left alone upfront, he can spring a surprise.
RACE 4
Infantry (8) was well backed on debut and was just a touch green in finishing second. Badly drawn, but can still go one better. Scimitar (2) had only three runs at his first prep, turning in his best run at his last start. Tipped out since and he looks ready to show his wares. First try over Polytrack. Will be thereabouts. Magstock (9) is another one with some potential. Still not quite 100% but he will be a useful sort once the penny drops. Marble one. Celeritas (1) has gate speed but has been beaten by wide gates of late. Has drawn slightly better this time. Can atone.
RACE 5
Going with Kam's Comet (6). Was hopelessly held up for a run at a crucial stage of the race at his last outing. Big say. Jay Eff Express (3) was not disgraced at his first Polytrack run. Missed the kick and did not seem to enjoy being on the inside. Still ran on well late. Improved run expected. Mr Fantastic (9) scored his most impressive win to-date at his last start. Has improved by leaps and bounds and though he is up in grade, he can hold his own here. Well drawn. Good News (5) performed above expectations at his last start. Can make his presence felt again
RACE 6
Speedy Dragon (1) was one of the finds late last year. Can go right through his ranks. Has drawn an alley. Hard to beat. Professor X (3) is not an easy horse to ride but he proved his qualities with an early win second-up. Has trained on and is capable of doubling the dose even if he is taking on a higher grade. Lim's Showcase (7) ran on for a creditable sixth first-up from a five-month spell. Bound to strip fitter. Can pinch a place. Himalaya Dragon (2) is resuming after a seven-month spell. Loves the Poly and cannot be ruled out for a forward run first-up.
RACE 7
Speed Craft (2) flew home for second at his last start. Keep an eye on him. General Conatus (1) is proven at the distance. Has a nice turn of foot and if he gets the right breaks, he may well get up here. Easy Easy (5) is stepping up in distance. Made plenty of ground at his last run to finish a close third to Sacred Crown. Chance if he stays. Han Solo (7)has been creeping up to a first win but the winning post has proven elusive. Maybe the force will awaken here from barrier No 1 and in this moderate affair.
RACE 8
If there was win that was hailed as out-of-the-box, it has to be that of Nova Eagle (9) when he took his rivals apart at his comeback race from a seven-month break. On that form, he will be hard to beat, even if he will have to contend with a few serious opponents. US-bred newcomer Sun Miracle (3) scored an impressive win on debut. Speedy sort who may well prove hard to reel in if he gets a soft lead again. Court Case (8) was another debutant who left a solid impression at his first run. Showed an abundance of speed and kicked clear for an easy win. Bit of a rogue, but has plenty of ability. Katagas (4) showed a brilliant acceleration to score at his fourth Kranji start. Seems to need longer but if the pace is on, he will be right around the corner again.
RACE 9
Trainer Patrick Shaw has a strong hand in this race he has already won three times. After his Gold Cup heroics, Cooptado (2) will carry the weight of expectations here. Has been maintained in good shape by trainer Patrick Shaw. Respect again. Quechua (1) won that race last year and will bid for back-to-back wins. Form is good after his Gold Cup fifth to stablemate Cooptado. Seems more dour these days and a place prospect looks better. Order Of The Sun (7) showed his never-say-die qualities when he dead-heated with Best Tothelign in the Colonial Chief Stakes. No weight on his back and will again be hard to peg back if he gets his own way in front. Perfect P (8) ran a cracking third in the Gold Cup. First Polytrack test. Works well on it and there is no reason why he cannot show up here.
RACE 10
Consistent galloper Lim's Rally (1) found one better at his last two runs. In rattling form and this looks right up his alley. Last-start winner The General (3) drops back in trip but it should not faze him. Holding form and will be right in the mix in this. Eatons Gold (8) ran a cheeky race at his last start. Looks safely held here but he can sneak into the minors with some luck. This is harder for Clip The Ticket (7). But he is in sparkling form and it would not surprise anyone if he can get on the board again.
RACE 11
Newcomer Wonderful (4) boasts a perfect record of one win from one start in Sydney where he was prepared by premier trainer Chris Waller. Looks to have settled in quickly. Can make victorious debut. Ladrone (2) has not taken long to show his talent at Kranji. Granted, this is more difficult, but his battling qualities can see him hold his own in this.Anonymous (8) has done okay at his two runs from a layoff. Seems to be looking for more distance. Place claims at best. Sugar Man (6) is seldom far from the action. Reliable sort in this company. Commands respect.
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